Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V696000 Reported September 27, 2016

Spare tire bracket may loosen and detach

Q: What is recall 16V696000?

NHTSA recall 16V696000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on September 27, 2016. It addresses: Spare tire bracket may loosen and detach. The recall affects approximately 223 vehicles , with the defect involving the Tires component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Thor Motor Coach · Tires · 223 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V696000

Manufacturer Campaign

RC000122

Manufacturer

Thor Motor Coach

Component

Tires

Vehicles Affected

223

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 27, 2016

Completion Rate

14.83

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 four winds and chateau motorhomes manufactured june 16, 2015, to april 29, 2016. the affected motorhomes are equipped with a spare tire bracket that may loosen and detach during vehicle operation.

Safety Consequence

If the spare tire bracket and spare tire detaches, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install carriage bolts to properly secure the spare tire bracket, free of charge. the recall began on october 31, 2016. owners may contact thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. tmc's number for this recall is rc000122.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference recall ID 16V696000 or campaign RC000122.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 16V696000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V696000?

NHTSA recall 16V696000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on September 27, 2016. It addresses: Spare tire bracket may loosen and detach. The recall affects approximately 223 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V696000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000122. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.